Portuguese

The English word cranberry is oxicoco in Portuguese. In Portuguese, both oxicoco and arando are used to refer to the cranberry fruit.

The English phrase “yes or no” is translated into Portuguese as sim ou não.

The English phrase ‘adultery’ is translated into Portuguese as adultério.

The English phrase ‘antacid’ is antiácido in Portuguese. antiácido is used as a noun to refer to an agent that reduces acidity.

The English phrase ‘gracias’ is translated into Portuguese as obrigado.

When Brazilians raise their glasses they say Saúde!, meaning “health”. Tim-tim! is a playful alternative. Say Saúde! at dinners, birthdays and bars.

The most common way to say “my love” in Brazil is meu amor. Couples also say meu bem (my dear) or minha vida (my life).

The English word “massive” is translated into Portuguese as massivo.

The Portuguese word for balloon is balão.

The English word albatross translates to Portuguese as albatroz.